Overview

The Casual Pharmacist will provide pharmacy services and support to customers, medical practitioners and other retail pharmacies working shifts provided by the Relief Coordinator. Responsible to work within assigned territory achieving excellence in the areas of patient focused care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services. Actively contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Job Description

• Focus is on clinical services (i.e; disease state mgmt., medication reviews, health risk assessments)
• Prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Assistants when available.
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and document
• Coach pharmacy students and Pharmacy Assistants (if applicable)
• Collect relevant patient, drug and disease information
• Identification of actual and potential drug related problems
• Monitor medication adherence
• Provide patient counselling for new therapy and determine patients understanding as to why they are taking the medication.
• Tailor counselling to the needs and concerns of the patient i.e. literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.
• Acknowledge customers promptly and professionally
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion towards the customer
• Provide superior customer service to every customer

Job Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a team player in a fast paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in the province of responsibility
• Injection Certification
• Previous experience in a retail and/or retail pharmacy setting preferred